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Get The Raw Unfinished Wood Look in Your Home

Tired of the same old, polished wood look that can be found in every home? If yes, try implementing the exact opposite. Raw unfinished wood is gaining traction in the home décor scene, so why not give it a shot.

Raw unfinished wood is exactly how it sounds. It’s wood that is essentially untouched and turned into home décor. Some pieces will have a light coating to protect it from water and physical damage, but other than that, it looks like it was taken straight from your backyard.

Raw unfinished wood is most common in farmhouse or beach styled homes, but it can be added to other styles to create a more natural, rustic appeal.

A raw wood look can be found in all furniture and can be used in flooring, ceiling boards, or bathtub paneling like in the bathroom below.

However, most people opt to incorporate it in more unique, statements pieces. Some ideas include a fireplace mantle, mirror frame, stool, coffee table, chandelier, or bedframe. While only simple additions, they present a freeing and effortless feel to your home.

A popular material to achieve this look with, is driftwood. Driftwood is a type of wood that has been beaten down by rocks and waves from the ocean, and washed ashore. Its journey through the ocean perfectly creates a raw wood look that attracts interior designers and home owners. Because of how fragile it is, driftwood is often used on its own. It can be integrated as a centerpiece on a dining room table or a standalone structure for your living room.

Another method includes painting raw wood pieces. Just because it’s raw in essence, doesn’t mean you can’t add some enhancing features. Paint is one of them. Use this to match a color scheme in your home or keep it white and simple. Usually, these pieces are painted roughly, with only a few layers of paint to allow the natural wood to peek through. This makes it colorful, while still aligning with the ruggedness of raw wood décor.

There’s no shortage of ways to incorporate raw wood. Whatever way you use it, it will make for a stylish, natural looking home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

These Trends Are Cooking in the Kitchen

The kitchen is one of the, if not, most important rooms in the house. It’s the place where you do your cooking, eating, and entertaining. It’s also one of the most popular spaces to renovate and decorate, so being up to date on current trends is important. Take a look at some of the trends that have been dominating the industry as of recent.

Multi-purpose islands

Multi-purpose islands are now considered the centerpiece of the kitchen. A kitchen island used to be a simple countertop where you could eat a meal or place items while cooking. Now, it’s upgraded to a surface with built-in appliances, trash cans, under-counter storage, and a dining area. Some may even include a wine cooler or other select furnishings. As a one-stop shop for everything you need in the kitchen, multi-purpose islands really help to maximize your space. Incorporate one of your own for a cleaner, sleeker looking kitchen.

Unique stools

Along with islands, come stools. But these aren’t your average four-legged, wooden stools with a flat bottom. No, these are unique stools of all colors, shapes, heights, and textures. As a primary part of the kitchen, you want to make sure that your stools are not only comfortable but stylish. With plenty of options, you shouldn’t have a hard time finding that. You could get a stool that has a back or one that is backless. One that spins or one that doesn’t. One that is vibrant with color or one that is toned down and neutral. One that is made of wood or one that is made of stainless steel. You could even get one with a mix of both. Versatility is in.

Statement Rugs

A new take on kitchen design, people are starting to implement rugs in their cooking space. A trend that can be seen right down the center of an aisle like pictured below or under a table in the kitchen. These are called runners or area rugs and they can come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns. A lot of people are attuned to the clashing patterns look, as oriental rugs are very popular. However, a solid colored one is a safe bet if you’re unsure of what will fit in your kitchen. Rugs are trendy pieces that will add color and depth to your room and intuitively help to protect your flooring from scratches and spills.

Pendant lights

Pendant lights have become a main source of light for the kitchen. They can be found over islands or kitchen tables and usually come in a set of three or more. They are small but distinct lights with many characteristics. You could implement lights made of copper, steel, glass, wicker or other types of material. They come in shapes such as circles, triangles, squares, and more. They are usually small in size in order to fit several of them in one space, but you do have some leeway with that. Because they come in groups, you can do a lot of different things with them. You can vary the length that they hang at or incorporate elements that make them art as well as practical lighting fixtures.

Open shelving

People are straying from closed cabinetry and steering towards a kitchen with open shelving. This type of shelving makes a kitchen feel light and open without the robust look of cabinets. It creates a very modern but minimalistic look. Open shelving allows you to display your more aesthetically pleasing pieces for people to see. Open shelving makes for an easier reach to those objects and lets you know exactly where everything is. In addition to this, the shelving itself can be made to fit your personality and match with any style of kitchen.

With all of these kitchen trends in mind, what’s stopping you from going out and implementing them today.

Hot in the Home: Mural Accent Walls

Coming up with original ideas for decorating your home can be a challenging and exhausting task. Why not start with your walls. White walls are great but sometimes a little more personalization is needed. Try adding a mural to spice things up. Mural accent walls can completely transform a room and add some uniqueness to your home.

Don’t be afraid to make a statement. As long as you have the right color palette, then a vibrant red, blue, or green wall can be really tasteful. But don’t shy away if you want to keep it neutral. You can easily add a simple black, brown, or gray mural to enhance your room. With an unlimited amount of paint and wallpaper options, you will surely find something fit for you.

A great way to make your walls pop is by adding wallpaper. There is an array of wallpaper options for you to choose from that include stripes, geometric patterns, flowers, landscapes and more. Or if you have something specific in mind, you can customize your own wallpaper for a truly one-of-a-kind look.

Emphasize your mural wall by choosing tables, chairs, rugs, lamps, or other furniture that matches the color scheme. It will really pull the room together.

If you’re artistic or are able to hire someone artistic, then a painted mural is a great addition. A white wall is like a large canvas. Plenty of space to bring your vision to life. That vision could include flowers, trees, animals, a quote, a map of your town, or a scene from your favorite movie. It will require more time and effort, but once it’s finished, your walls will radiate with character.

You can even fit your walls to match a theme. Want an urban themed room? Add a mural of a city skyline. A nautical themed room? Add a mural of a lighthouse. A tropical themed room? Palm leaves will do the trick. You can really go in any direction.

Mural walls are an easy and affordable way to express your personality. Keep this in mind next time you’re looking to decorate your home or find that it needs a personal touch.

 

How to Decorate with Ikat

If you’re looking to add an exotic and colorful look to your room, an easy refresh can be achieved by incorporating ikat fabric into your accent pieces. Ikat is a pattern that is the result of resist dyeing, which allows for only certain areas of fabric to be colored during the dyeing process. This leaves a pattern that is very intricate in detail and design.

Ikat is a bold, powerful, and beautiful pattern that can be incorporated into your décor in a variety of ways. This pattern works really well in a room that features neutrals as the main color. When your walls, floors, and trim work range from white to shades of tan, you’re able to have more flexibility with accent colors. Red, pink, blue, and green all pair well with neutrals, so try adding either a combination of pink and red, or green and blue. Neutrals do a great job of balancing out the bold pattern.

Ikat is ideal for accent chairs, throw pillows, and also window treatments. All offer flexibility in regards to the amount of intensity you’re looking to add to your space. For more subtle additions, try bed and bath linens or dishware. Feeling bold? How about ikat wallpaper or an area rug!

Don’t be afraid to mix ikat with other patterns, but it’ll be important to make sure that the patterns you do use are similar in scale. In the room below, you’ll notice that both the ikat and plaid pillows have a larger pattern to them to give a cohesive look.

How are you incorporating ikat into your home?

Eclectic Design Decorating Tips

There is simply nothing more powerful and beautiful than fully embracing who we are and letting our home tell our story. It could be artifacts that have been collected and are now prominently showcased in the home, or a mix of furniture and décor from a handful of time periods or design styles that truly make you happy. We get it. There are times when it’s too difficult to pick just one thing, and in that instance, when it comes to the home, eclectic design is the way to go. 

Eclectic design is a combination of multiple design styles, such as Artisan and glam, modern and minimalism, or even mid-century modern and farmhouse. The list could go on, and it could be more than two styles. The tricky part with eclectic design is making your home feel collected and put together instead of disheveled and crowded, so follow along for our best tips on successfully incorporating this look into your home.

When it comes to this look, it’s going to be important to create harmony between the styles, so make sure to choose a color palette to stick to. For instance, you could choose a “nature” look, which could encompass brown, white, green, and even blue.

In a dining room, you might choose to have your chairs be from two different design styles, but as long as the colors are from your palette, it will in fact look put together, such as in the room below.

When you mix styles, you’re bound to mix furniture as well. Choose a few larger pieces, such as a chair, couch, and tables to incorporate your favorite time periods. In the room below, a farmhouse table is surrounded by furniture and textiles from various design styles.

You will also find that texture and shape will help to create a cohesive look when mixing. For instance, you might pair a distressed table with a soft velvet couch, or woven fabric with mixed metals. Again, tie the room together by having the texture’s color be repeated elsewhere in the room.

Would you ever incorporate eclectic design in your home?